Computed tomography provokes up to 5% of cancer cases, — study
Scientists from the University of California, San Francisco have discovered the risk of oncological diseases in patients undergoing computed tomography.
The electronic cabinet of the HCPC will be launched in April ─ data from medical examinations will be entered into Oberig without a visit to the TCC
Starting April 1, an electronic office of the Military Medical Commission (MMC) will be launched in Ukraine. This means that all conclusions on fitness (or unfitness) for service will now be issued only in digital format. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna Chernogorenko.
«Reserve+» will explain violations and improve authorization: new changes to the application
Soon, the «Reserve+» app will add a field to notifications about violations of military registration with an explanation of the problem. New authorization options will also be available. Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna Chernohorenko spoke about these and other innovations in a new interview with DOU.
Researchers: surgeries on Fridays have «more chances of death»
In a new study, American doctors have concluded that the danger of performing surgical operations on Friday.
The HQC is going online: the conclusions of medical commissions will automatically be included in «Oberig»
The Ministry of Defense has recently updated the «Reserve+» application, which now allows you to create electronic referrals to the medical department and specifies a specific datewhen you need to appear at a medical commission. And now the agency has said that the conclusions of the MEC will also be transferred to an online format instead of a…
«Reserve+» now indicates a specific date when you need to appear at the HLC ─ to save time
The Ministry of Defense continues to develop and improve the «Reserve+» application. A month ago, the agency added the ability to creation of electronic referrals to the military medical examination center in the «Reserve+» application. And now, Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna Chernogorenko saidthat from now on, such…
Researchers have learned to predict cancer before a person is born
The risk of developing cancer in humans is formed in the early stages of fetal development, scientists have discovered. The study covers two epigenetic states that affect the likelihood of developing the disease during life.
Electronic referrals to the VLC in «Reserve+» will start working from January 31
Last week, the Ministry of Defense started a beta test the use of electronic referrals to the military medical consultation center in the «Reserve+» application. And now, Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna Chernogorenko saidThe Ministry of Healthcare announced that starting January 31, Ukrainians will be able to massively…
Digital HCI: the relevant committee of the Verkhovna Rada approved the draft law – medical examination data will automatically be included «Oberih»
The Committee of the Verkhovna Rada on National Security has prepared for adoption in general the bill №12066 on digital medical examination. It will enable automatic transmission of medical examination data on fitness for military service to the Registry of conscripts “Oberih”. The VRU will soon adopt it as law.
«Electronic» scalp tattoos will simplify brain monitoring
A team of scientists has developed a technology for measuring brain waves using temporary electronic tattoos. The method is currently at the prototype stage and is undergoing initial testing.
The way a person sleeps can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease by almost 30%, — study
Australian and Canadian scientists have found a close link between irregular sleep patterns and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Register «Oberig» will automatically receive the results of medical examinations of persons liable for military service from the EHEA ─ draft law
The National Security Committee recommends that the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approve draft law No. 12066. This document provides for permission to access the medical information of conscripts, persons liable for military service and reservists, as well as its inclusion in the «Oberig» register.
Scientists successfully restore vision for the first time using stem cell transplantation
Three people with severely impaired vision who underwent stem cell transplantation experienced significant vision improvement that lasted for more than a year. A fourth patient also experienced an improvement in vision, but the result was not stable. These four people were the first patients to receive stem cell transplants to treat damaged corneas…
Lack of deep sleep linked to risk of dementia – study
The risk of developing dementia may increase with age if a person does not get enough slow-wave (deep) sleep. A 2023 study found that people over 60 are 27% more likely to develop dementia with a loss of just 1% of deep sleep each year.
Goodbye, fillers: Swiss scientists have successfully grown lip cells in a «test tube»
The skin on the lips is actually somewhat more complex than the skin on the rest of the body, so its primary cells are quite difficult to reproduce in «laboratory conditions». However, a team from the University of Bern in Switzerland has succeeded.
American researchers have developed a molecule that makes cancer cells kill themselves
Scientists from Stanford University (USA) have developed a molecule that makes cancer cells self-destruct through the mechanism of apoptosis.
Standing workplaces are no less harmful than sitting, — study
In recent years, standing workplaces have been presented as a counter to a sedentary lifestyle. Research shows that they are no less harmful than sitting at a desk.
Electroshocker for bacteria: scientists have developed a medical patch that destroys dangerous microbes with electricity
American scientists have created an electronic patch that uses delicate electrical impulses to fight dangerous bacteria on the skin.
An end to medical secrecy: information on the health status of persons liable for military service is to be automatically transferred to «Oberih»
Members of Parliament have developed a new draft law concerning medical information of persons liable for military service. Information on the results of medical examinations to determine the fitness of conscripts, persons liable for military service, and reservists is effectively stripped of medical confidentiality guarantees – it will be…
ViXion01 autofocus glasses as a replacement for bifocals — when time is spent at the monitor or when reading is difficult with age
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Digitalization: $400 million healthcare system illegally deprived thousands of people of benefits instead of simplifying registration
Digitalization in Tennessee, USA, seems to have gone wrong: many people have been illegally denied Medicaid and other benefits due to errors in the automatic system.
A third of tattoo ink is infected with bacteria — they live even in sealed packaging
The study found bacterial contamination in about 35% of commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks in the United States.
Biological weapons on the contrary: scientists released mosquitoes with disease-killing bacteria from a drone
Researchers have tested dropping mosquitoes infected with bacteria that fight the disease from drones. Dengue fever affects 390 million people every year, according to the WHO.
The future of dentistry: a robot prepares a tooth for prosthetics 8 times faster than doctors
Perceptive, a Boston-based company, has created an artificial intelligence system that performed a fully automated dental procedure on a human for the first time in the world. The robotic dentist performed the operation eight times faster than a human specialist, opening a new era in dental practice.
The first artificial heart with maglev implanted in a patient — minimal moving parts for durability
For the first time, an artificial heart using magnetic levitation technology was implanted in a person.
Without puncturing your finger: laser patch will tell you about your health status during diabetes
Researchers at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed an innovative laser patch that can track important health indicators through a person’s sweat. This innovation promises to be a non-invasive and effective method of health monitoring for patients with diabetes and others.
To the hospital through Diia — medical data will appear in the application
The Cabinet of Ministers has supported a resolution that provides for the display of medical data of Ukrainians in the «Diia» app.
Artificial intelligence can detect Parkinson’s disease with 100% accuracy 7 years before the first symptoms appear
A group of researchers has developed a blood test that uses artificial intelligence to predict Parkinson’s disease seven years before symptoms appear.
Window in the skull: scientists investigated the human brain with ultrasound during a video game
For the first time, scientists used ultrasound waves to look into the brain of a living person. The man’s brain activity was recorded while he was performing tasks outside a medical facility, including playing a video game.
From sick to healthy. Neurostartup shows eerie promo of the world’s first head transplant system
Perhaps not everyone will feel comfortable reading on, but anyway, the world’s first «head transplantation system» from BrainBridge has been unveiled and is expected to be operational within eight years. BrainBridge, a startup in the field of neuroscience and biomedical engineering, presented its almost fantastic concept in an eight-minute…
Scientists have created a resin for 3D printing of eye lenses – this will allow creating more affordable individual intraocular lenses
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have developed a resin that could change the way intraocular lenses are manufactured. These are artificial lenses that help restore clarity of vision and other eye conditions after surgery.
Education won’t be the same: 10 unexpected ways to use Apple Vision Pro for learning
The Apple Vision Pro went on sale in the US back in February, causing a stream of memes and funny videos on social networks with the way headset owners use their headsets in one way or another — it was mostly about entertainment (watching movies, games, music, photos), but now artificial intelligence expert Ming Chu in a post on X has collected…
Doctors use Apple Vision Pro during surgeries
The medical team at Cromwell Hospital in London used Apple Vision Pro during two spinal surgeries. The doctors call the device a «game-changing» tool, which confirms Apple’s claims that the headset has a future as a medical device.
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